TENERIFE · CANARY ISLANDS
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Tenerife — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Thai-themed Siam Park Tenerife: Tower of Power plunge, biggest man-made wave, lazy rivers, sea lion welcome, plus optional meal packages.
Most Popular“One of the best water parks I have been too if not the best. Clean, food reasonably priced, slides built into hill so no metal stairs that I hate!! Great day out.”
Ethical whale and dolphin watching from Los Cristianos aboard the Travelin Lady eco-yacht, with a swim stop and Cave of Love views.
“Absolutely amazing staff who took us and our 2 year old on a wonderful cruise whale and dolphin watching. If you are wondering which whale watching tour to book, this is the one!”
No-chase whale and dolphin cruise from Los Cristianos on the Bahriyeli, with certified guides, ethical rules, and built-in donations.
“Amazing safari that offered everything it promised! Starting from the Los Christianos harbour zone A, right next the the main car park which is ~€5 for three hours, we departed on time 10:30 and in the first 30 minutes had already watched a pod of 5 or 6 dolphins near a coastal fish farm which…”
Spend a full day at Loro Parque in Tenerife with a ticket that includes the Orca Ocean show and major animal presentations, plus options for food.
“Excellent zoo and sustainability experience. The park is immacutely kept and the water shows were superb and very thought provoking. Highly recommended.”
Combine Loro Parque and Siam Park with one ticket and 14 days to use it. See orcas and slides across Tenerife.
“The boat was really unique, and it was worth the price. The day was absolutely beautiful, and we managed to see many whales/dolphins on our boat trip, so it was overall a wonderful experience. We all loved it in the family.”
Paddle with turtles and dolphins off Tenerife, plus snorkeling in a boat-only bay. Wetsuits, gear, and photos included for $35.
“It was amazing! Barbara was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and funny. We saw dolphins and lots of cool fish and the kayaking and snorkelling were fantastic! Definitely recommend doing this activity and hopefully you get Barbara to take you out!”
Eco catamaran whale and dolphin cruise from Costa Adeje with guaranteed sightings, onboard snacks and drinks, plus time to swim.
“Excellent trip, very relaxing. We saw whales and dolphins. Drinks were served throughout and the vegetarian food option was tasty.”
Teide day trip from Tenerife with hotel pickup, official guide, round-trip Teide Cable Car tickets, and free upper-station trails.
“Fantastic day trip , brilliant guide and driver ! Highly recommend this tour !”
Cruise Tenerife for dolphins and pilot whales, stop at Los Gigantes cliffs, then swim in a crystal cove with a cold drink.
“We saw a lot of whales. The staff was very nice and friendly. The ship was clean.”
Sunset above Teide clouds then telescope stargazing in Starlight-certified skies. Lasers, shooting stars, optional photos. From $47.
“Our guide Ozzy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about astronomy, interesting and funny. We had a great time with our 2 kids (19 and 22 years old). They loved this activity.”
Catamaran whale watching from Puerto Colón near Costa Adeje with free drinks, pilot whales, dolphins, and optional Playa Espagueti snorkeling.
“A small group on a catamaran. The guide was knowledgeable and the crew great. we saw pilot whales, dolphins in front of the boat and jumping - exactly as required. Free drinks. One of the crew offered to take photos on the boat and even at the wheel. Great value”
Luxury yacht whale and dolphin watching from southern Tenerife with drinks, snacks, and a turtle snorkel. Small groups, 3 hours.
“Great experience, nice weather and nice small boat.”
Sunset over Teide’s cloud sea and then real stargazing with a Dobsonian telescope, Cava, and a free astrophotography photo.
“I booked the VIP trip so our group of 8 recieved a more personal experience. Our guide, Peter, was welcoming and very knowledgeable. Watching the sun set from the mountains with a glass of Cava was lovely. Seeing Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons clearly through the telescopes was amazing - as was all the star…”
Loro Parque from South Tenerife with hotel transfers. See penguins, orcas and dolphins, plus Katandra TreeTops bridges and birds.
“The pick up was a bit stresfull as in small spot stoped buses for different activities in the same time. In the end we left about 15 minutes later as planed. Enought time in park, see all shows and animals. Very well spent day”
Teide National Park at sunset and under starlight: hotel pickup, 3-course Canarian dinner, cava, and guided telescope viewing from Tenerife.
“It’s AMAZING!!! Craig was the best, so full of knowledge. Everyone was! It’s always great when you get. Tour and leave with way more information about the area/experience/thing that you thought you would get. Really awesome!!! Yes it’s cold when you are 2100km up a volcano, and are PAST the clouds, dress like it!! If…”
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